NPC launches 2023/24 Demographic, Health Survey in Niger

In Niger State, the 2023–2024 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) has been launched by the National Population Commission (NPC).

The start date was declared on Thursday at a press conference in Minna by Muhammad Dattijo Usman, the state’s federal commissioner of the commission.

The statement states that the survey’s goal is to collect high-quality data on a wide range of important indicators in order to support resource allocation and evidence-based planning.

Usman stated the key indicators to be addressed in the survey, including fertility rate, maternal and child health, contraceptive use, childhood mortality, gender-related issues, nutrition, HIV/AIDS awareness, and others.

The data collected will support the needs of maternal and child health and family planning, facilitating evidence-based decision-making.

The initiative is designed to strengthen the capacity for data collection, analysis, and utilisation, fostering national ownership of the process.

He said the collected data will be instrumental in identifying demographic and health-related basic social needs, formulating equitable growth strategies, addressing social poverty, and aligning with national development strategies.

The Commissioner stated that the programme is a collaborative effort involving multiple ministries, such as the Federal Ministry of Health, National Bureau of Statistics, and the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs.

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is providing both financial and technical support to ensure the success of the survey.